Background: It is controversial whether the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in
patients with lower‐leg immobilization is necessary. Objectives: To assess the benefits and …

Background Thromboprophylaxis has the potential to reduce venous thromboembolism
(VTE) following lower limb immobilization resulting from injury. Objectives We aimed to …

The risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with lower limb immobilisation is
unclear, owing to of a lack of evidence from studies in this patient group. However, six small …

Background Immobilization of the lower limb is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism
(VTE). Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) are anticoagulants, which might be used in …

Background Immobilization of the lower leg is associated with venous thromboembolism
(VTE). Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is an anticoagulant treatment which might be …

Essentials• Thromboprophylaxis after lower limb injury is often based on complex risk
stratification.• Our systematic review identified variables predicting venous …

Purpose To assess the efficacy of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) venous
thromboprophylaxis in patients with transient reduced mobility in the non-major orthopaedic …

BACKGROUND Thromboprophylaxis can reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE)
during lower-limb immobilisation, but it is unclear whether or not this translates into …

Venous thromboembolic disease is a major global cause of morbidity and mortality. An
estimated 10 million episodes are diagnosed yearly; over half of these episodes are …

Background The immobilisation of the lower leg is associated with deep vein thrombosis
(DVT). However, thromboprophylaxis in patients with a below-knee plaster cast remains …